New Mexico has put itself into a box with its heavy reliance on oil and gas revenues — now approximately one-third of the state’s budget, a percentage that increased significantly after tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations were passed in 2003 and 2013. To be clear, the state’s economy is far broader than oil and gas, but we have failed to build a tax structure that is fair and resilient. In order to diversify our economy and build a just and equitable New Mexico we must hold Big Oil accountable. Revenues from oil and gas should be invested and used for limited projects rather than being put in the general fund. ...
The New Mexico State Legislature will meet on June 18th for a special session. A coalition of environmental groups drafted the following letter to legislators asking them to ensure environmental group agency budgets especially in support of their mission to protect public health ...
As most of you know by now, it was an extraordinarily successful election season for the Sierra Club here in New Mexico ...
Join us Monday, January 28th in Santa Fe to develop your lobbying skills for the upcoming legislative session ...
As we look toward the 2019 legislative session, one topic you’ll hear a lot about is the so-called “rocket docket,” a suite of state bills that passed within the last two years, only to be vetoed by Gov. Martinez. Our priorities this session include increasing the renewable energy portfolio standard and ending cruel treatment of wildlife ...
WOW! With the stunning victory for Xochitl Torres Small, the results are in, and your votes and volunteering helped environmental champions win nearly every race the Sierra Club endorsed in New Mexico! ...
New Mexico’s Land Commissioner controls 9 million acres of your state trust land, which generates hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties that fund New Mexico public schools, universities and hospitals. The land commissioner is one of the most powerful elected positions in New Mexico, so it’s important to have an ethical, experienced person in this position.
After researching records, reviewing questionnaires and interviewing candidates, The Sierra Club enthusiastically endorses state Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico Land Commissioner.
Stephanie’s record of honest, ethical public service stands in stark contrast to her opponent’s scandal-plagued previous tenure as Land Commissioner.
Garcia Richard has a thorough plan she wants to carry out as our Land Commissioner. It involves better protection of ...
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